Fan Experience

Getting to Anfield

Liverpool FC, Merseytravel and local transport operators have been working together to help make matchday travel more convenient for you, public transport is the easiest and most efficient way to reach the game.
Whether you live locally or are travelling from further afield we recommend that you plan your route in advance and arrive early to enjoy the pre-match build up.
Use our handy guide below which details all of the key information you’ll need before setting off for the game. For more information on getting to the ground and safely to your seat ahead of the first few games, please click here
To view our full Stadium Access Map, click on the map below.

Arriving at the Stadium

Make sure you allow enough time for any necessary security checks which may include random searches. Bringing bags to the stadium is actively discouraged. However, fans arriving at the stadium with a small personal bag (i.e. handbag/medical bag) should expect this to be searched and tagged before entry. Bringing a bag may delay your entry and in some cases may lead to non-entry to the stadium.

Please do not bring large bags or luggage (such as rucksacks/briefcases/suitcases/suit bags etc.) to Anfield as they cannot be brought into the stadium.

To see our full handy guide below which details all of the key information you’ll need before setting off for the game. For more information on getting to the ground and safely to your seat ahead of the first few games, please click here

By Bus And Soccerbus

Bus is fast frequent and convenient with ‘express’ services that will get you to and from Anfield and Liverpool City Centre in around 15mins.

​The 917 service will depart from St Johns Lane, opposite Lime Street Station from 3 hours before kick-off. £12 return ticket for groups of four are available and U19’s can travel for just £1.10. You can purchase your ticket with cash or via contactless cards on the bus or via the Stagecoach App in advance. You can find out more by clicking here

Other services are available…

From Liverpool City Centre, take the 26 from Liverpool ONE bus station, 17 from Queen Square Bus Station or the 917 from St Johns Lane, directly to the ground. The 68/168, which operates between Bootle and Aigburth, and the 14 and 19 (from Queen Square) stop a short walk away from the ground

The Soccerbus runs from Sandhills Station, on the Merseyrail Northern Line, to Anfield for all Premier League and cup matches. The Soccerbus runs two hours before each match (last bus from Sandhills Station is approximately 15 minutes before kick-off). You can find out more by clicking here

If you need help finding the 917 or advice on linking to other transport services we’ll have a dedicated match day team based in Lime Street Station and near Queen Square Bus Station, four and a half hours prior to kick-off.

Download the Merseytravel Journey planner for free or see the bus timetables here

By Train

If you’re travelling from outside the Liverpool area…

Lime Street Railway Station is Liverpool’s mainline station for regional and national journeys. It is two miles from Anfield.

Four and half hours before kick-off we’ll have a dedicated matchday team based in the station to help direct you to the most convenient transport services, including buses that will take you directly to the ground.

Taxis are also available from Lime Street.

TransPennine Express has direct services into Lime Street from Scarborough and Newcastle calling at stations from across the north of England including Manchester, York, Leeds, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Durham, Darlington, Warrington Central and Liverpool South Parkway. Other services are also available. You can plan your journey here.

If you’re travelling within the Liverpool area…

Merseyrail operates regular services across 67 stations throughout Merseyside. Passengers can get regular services in to Liverpool from Ellesmere Port, Chester, West Kirby and New Brighton on the Wirral Line and Southport, Ormskirk, Kirkby and Hunts Cross on the Northern Line. Take advantage of park and ride. A number of Merseyrail stations have car parks. You can find them here

Passengers travelling to matches can use either the Soccerbus from Sandhills station for just £3.50 return for adults and £1.50 return for kids or enjoy a walk or cycle from Kirkdale station. Merseyrail trains run between Sandhills and Moorfields/Liverpool Central every 4 – 7 minutes throughout the day, so it’s easy to catch your connecting train.

Passengers living in South Liverpool can get the Southport to Hunts Cross service which calls at Brunswick, St Michael’s, Aigburth, Cressington, Liverpool South parkway and Hunts Cross. Those using Soccerbus can get a Southport/Hunts Cross train to and from Sandhills. Passengers travelling to or from Kirkdale will need to change at Moorfields. Services run on this line every 15 minutes throughout the day and evening Mondays to Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays.

Why not combine the train and cycling? Merseyrail allows cycles. Get the train to Kirkdale or Sandhills and take advantage of the LFC Cycle Hub in Stanley Park Car Park.

Many mainline rail services call at Liverpool South Parkway. If you get off here you can connect on to Merseyrail’s Northern Line which will take you to Sandhills station. From here you can either pick up the Soccerbus to Anfield (you can find out more here) or walk to the ground in less than 30 minutes. Walking routes are signposted.

By Taxi

Taxis from the city centre to Anfield usually cost between £7-£9. To view the available taxi pick up points please refer to the map above.

Taxi One operates a taxibus service from St Johns Lane, Liverpool city centre direct to Anfield. A frequent service operates from 3 and 1/2 hours prior to kick off.

By Bike

The Cycle Hub is a FREE service that allows fans who cycle to the game to drop-off and park their bike safely and securely with an attendant. The Cycle Hub is situated in Stanley Park Car Park, a few minutes’ walk from the Anfield Road end of the Stadium. Simply ride to the Cycle Hub, where staff will register and secure your bike. You will be given a receipt which must be presented on collection. Cycle Hub can provide locks but you can use your own if you wish

Why not combine the train and cycling? Merseyrail allows cycles. Get the train to nearby Sandhills and Kirkdale Stations and take advantage of the Cycle Hub in Stanley Park Car Park.

On Foot

Both Sandhills and Kirkdale stations on Merseyrail’s Northern line are less than a 30 minute walk from Anfield. The Club advises fans to stick to the recommended walking routes these are clearly signposted and are popular ways to reach the Stadium.

If you’re unsure of the way you can speak to our matchday team located at Sandhills four and a half hours before kick-off.

By Air

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is approximately 10 miles from the Anfield and from here taxis and buses are easily obtainable.

Catch the 80A or 86A bus from the airport to Liverpool South Parkway and ask for a rail ticket to Sandhills Station to connect with the Soccerbus service that will take you to Anfield. You can find out more hereOr
Take the 500, which is a ‘Limited Stop’ service which runs from the airport. You can either connect to the rail network at Liverpool South Parkway and travel to Sandhills (see above) or take the 500 to Liverpool ONE bus station and take the 26 service to Anfield.

Download the Merseytravel Journey planner for free or see the bus timetables here

By Car

Avoid the stress of finding a space on matchdays by using public transport for a fast and frequent service. Only fans with a pre-booked car parking pass are guaranteed a parking space near the Stadium where a resident parking scheme will be in operation.

A limited number of car park passes are available for over 65s in order to purchase a pass, supporters must be registered with the club as being over 65 and attend the game they space has been allocated to. Please call 0151 264 2500 for more information.

For a list of Park and Ride options within the Liverpool area please click here.

Non Matchday Parking

If you are visiting the Club Store or the Museum and Tour Centre on a non matchday, you can park in our secure car park in the Kenny Dalglish Stand. The main entrance is on Walton Breck Road. Please be aware that spaces are limited and available on a first come first served basis. The Club advises all fans to park in official secure car parks only

From the North exit the M6 at junction 23, follow signs for Liverpool A58 into Walton Hall Avenue, drive past Stanley Park and turn left into Anfield Road where you will see the ground.

From the South take the M62 to the end of the motorway turn right into Queens Drive A5058, after 3 mile turn left into Utting Avenue, after 1 mile turn right into Anfield Road where you will see the ground

From the East go via the Mersey Tunnel for which you will have to pay a toll, follow signs for Preston A580, you should come to Walton Lane, turn right into Walton Breck Road where you will see the ground.

Merseytravel Help

Anfield is easily accessible via public transport routes. If you would prefer to talk to someone about your journey, please call 0151 330 1000. Expert staff are available from 7am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 8pm on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.

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